Public finance

Triple-A scales saw yields rise 10 to 13 basis points following a second day of UST losses as muni investors await a robust new-issue calendar.

A congressional hearing last week underscored the risk of havoc-based cyberattacks, particularly from China, said Hilltop's Tom Kozlik.

Mr. McManimon worked extensively in analyzing, developing and implementing financial plans for redevelopment areas throughout New Jersey.

Higher interest rates, inflation and slower economic growth could create headwinds for the U.S. public finance sector, S&P Global Ratings said.

Thomas DiNapoli criticised the agency for failing to include projected costs associated with needed system repairs in its 2023 20-Year Needs Assessment.

Munis saw smaller losses, outperforming a UST sell-off after the employment report came in stronger than expected, leading analysts to suggest Federal Reserve rate cuts may come later than anticipated.

The bond trustee for the city of Nevada, Missouri-owned Nevada Regional Medical Center declared its bonds to be in default.

Fitch Ratings downgraded the private-activity bonds supporting LAX's people mover bonds to junk, but said they could fall lower if the airport doesn't reach an agreement on delay concessions.

The Education Finance Council is seeking clarification on bond rules related to student loans.

Biden administration officials have indicated they will not be appealing the Eleventh Circuit's decision allowing states to use ARPA funds to offset tax cuts to the Supreme Court.

Maggio joins KeyBanc from Hilltop Securities, where he was co-head of capital markets.

The goal behind SOLVE's new product is to turn raw data into data-driven insights through AI, with munis being the first step before expanding to other key asset classes in fixed income, said Eugene Grinberg, co-founder and CEO of SOLVE.

California voters will weight a $6.4 billion bond measure in March that redirects money from an existing millionaire's tax supporting mental health programs.

The primary saw strong demand with the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority doubling the size of its deal to $1.6 billion.

The new legislation does not include a SALT cap adjustment, though some lawmakers had been holding out for one.

Financing for the $2.1 billion Calcasieu River bridge includes a mix of state funds, federal grants and bonds, which will hit the market in early April.

The court is considering whether the original PREPA trust agreement gave bondholders a lien on all revenues, which they argue should extend beyond the debt restructuring, or only on the money the authority deposited in its reserve fund.

"We're going to be opportunistic based on what the market conditions are and what the interest rate environment is," said Ben Watkins, director of the Florida Division of Bond Finance. "We like to be like Boy Scouts — we always want to be prepared."

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said cuts are likely this year but are not guaranteed. He added that the Fed is looking for more signs that inflation is moderating. "We are prepared to maintain the current target range for the federal funds rate for longer if appropriate."

Bonds sold through conduit debt issuer Arizona Industrial Development Authority are involved in Chapter 11 bankruptcies filed over the last year.